RU2637467C2 - Method and device for microcurrent mcu activation - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: physics.

SUBSTANCE: method comprises the steps of: receiving a wireless message transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi module in the first intelligent device is idle, while the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module is in the low power mode, and the microcircuit MCU in the Wi-Fi module is in a standby mode, the wireless message being for the low power mode and having a low data rate and a small data size compared to the wireless messages transmitted to the low mode energy consumption; detecting, whether the wireless message is a specified message of activation, and if it is detected that the wireless message is a specified activation message, an interrupt activation signal is sent to the MCU via the activation lead connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip in order to activate the MCU chip , with the MCU chip and Wi-Fi chip integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

EFFECT: data transfer between intelligent devices.

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Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is based on the Chinese Patent Application Serial No. CN201510370069.8 filed with the P.R. State Intellectual Property Office of China. June 29, 2015, and claims its priority, the entire contents of which are incorporated into this description by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of smart device technology and, more specifically, to a method and apparatus for activating an MCU chip.

BACKGROUND

[0003] Typically, a device having a Wi-Fi wireless reliability standard module includes a Wi-Fi chip and a main chip of an MCU microcontroller, in which a Wi-Fi chip is configured to receive and transmit data, and a MCU chip is configured with the ability to analyze data and process business logic.

[0004] When the smart device has neither the task of transmitting or transmitting data, nor the business logic for processing, the smart device will control the MCU chip to enter the standby state with the lowest power consumption, and control the Wi-Fi chip to enter the low power mode , at this time, the Wi-Fi chip can only receive wireless messages with low speed and small data size. When the smart device has the business logic to process, the system will send an interrupt activation signal to activate the MCU through a given pin in the MCU. A Wi-Fi chip can only receive and transmit data after the MCU has been activated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In order to solve problems in a related field of technology, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for activating an MCU chip. Technical solutions are as follows.

[0006] In accordance with embodiments of the first aspect of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU chip is provided, the method is applied to a first smart device having a Wi-Fi module, and includes:

receiving a wireless message transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless reliability standard microcircuit is in low power mode, the wireless message being for low power mode,

detecting whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, and

if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, sending an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip via the activation pin connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip in order to activate the MCU chip.

[0007] Alternatively, after sending an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip, in order to activate the Wi-Fi chip, the method includes:

MCU control using a Wi-Fi chip to switch to normal operating mode from low power mode.

[0008] Alternatively, after controlling the Wi-Fi chip with the MCU, to switch to the normal operating mode from the low power mode, the method further includes:

MCU control by Wi-Fi chip to broadcast notification messages and

receiving, using the Wi-Fi chip, data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0009] In accordance with embodiments of the second aspect of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the method includes:

if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is triggered, generating an activation message to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, the activation message being for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in low mode power consumption, and

transmitting the activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0010] Alternatively, after transmitting the activation message to the first smart device, the method further includes:

receiving a notification message transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated, and

data transfer to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0011] In accordance with embodiments of the third aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the apparatus includes:

a first receiving module configured to receive a wireless message transmitted from a second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless reliability standard microcircuit is in a low power mode, the wireless message being for a low power mode,

a detection module configured to detect whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, and

an activation module configured to send an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip via the activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message in order to activate the MCU chip,

moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0012] Alternatively, the device further includes:

a control module configured to control a Wi-Fi chip to switch to a normal operating mode from a low power mode.

[0013] Alternatively, the device further includes:

a broadcast module configured to control the Wi-Fi chip to broadcast the notification message, and

a second receiving module, configured to receive data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0014] In accordance with embodiments of the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU is provided, and the apparatus includes:

a generation module configured to generate an activation message for activating the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is activated, and the activation message is for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module the first smart device in low power mode, and

a first transmission module configured to transmit an activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0015] Alternatively, the device further includes:

a third receiving unit, configured to receive a notification message transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated, and

a second transmission module, configured to transmit data to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0016] In accordance with embodiments of the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the apparatus includes:

processor and

a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor,

moreover, the processor is configured to:

receiving a wireless message transmitted from a second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless reliability standard microcircuit is in low power mode, the wireless message being for low power mode,

detecting whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, and

if the wireless message is detected to be a predetermined activation message, sending an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip through the activation pin connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip in order to activate the MCU chip,

moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0017] In accordance with embodiments of the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the apparatus includes:

processor and

a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor,

moreover, the processor is configured to:

generating an activation message for activating the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is activated, and the activation message is for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in low mode power consumption, and

transmitting the activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0018] The technical solutions provided in the present disclosure may have the following advantageous results.

[0019] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, thus improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0022] FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0023] FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0024] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0025] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0026] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an apparatus for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0027] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of another device for activating an MCU chip in accordance with an illustrative embodiment,

[0028] FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram illustrating an apparatus for activating an MCU chip (smart device structure) in accordance with an illustrative embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0029] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more clear, illustrative embodiments will be described in detail in this application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU chip is provided, the method is applied to a first smart device having a Wi-Fi module. As shown in FIG. 1, the method includes the following steps.

[0031] In step 101, a wireless message is received transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless authenticity chip is in a low power mode, the wireless message is for a low power mode.

[0032] In step 102, it is detected whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message.

[0033] In step 103, if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, an interrupt activation signal is sent to the MCU via the activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU, in order to activate the MCU.

[0034] In this embodiment, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0035] In embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the first smart device and the second smart device can be a terminal device, such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc., and can also be an intelligent wearable device, smart home electronic equipment, etc. which is not limited in this application.

[0036] In the present embodiment, in the low power consumption mode of the first smart device, the MCU in the Wi-Fi module enters a standby state with the maximum reduction in power consumption, and the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module also enters the low power consumption mode.

[0037] In particular, the Wi-Fi chip can only receive wireless messages with a low speed and small data size, i.e. wireless messages designed for low power mode, low power mode.

[0038] Since the Wi-Fi module consumes a lot of power, the smart device will control the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module to enter the standby state with the maximum reduction in power consumption, if the Wi-Fi module does not have the task of receiving and transmitting data in order to reduce power consumption and save energy. When there is business logic to execute, the MCU is activated through an interrupt event in order to enter an operational state. If the smart device controls the MCU to enter the standby state with the lowest possible power consumption, other smart devices cannot receive data from the local smart device and transmit data to it until the MCU is activated and broadcasts the notification to other smart devices to notify them that the MCU itself has already been activated.

[0039] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, thus improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices.

[0040] In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU is provided, and the method is applied to a smart device, as shown in FIG. 2. The MCU and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0041] The method includes the following steps.

[0042] In step 201, a wireless message is received transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi chip is in low power mode, the wireless message being for low power mode.

[0043] At step 202, it is detected whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message.

[0044] In step 203, if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, an interrupt activation signal is sent to the MCU via the activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU to activate the MCU.

[0045] Step 201 ~ step 203 is performed to activate the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module, and after the MCU chip is activated, steps are taken to communicate with the second smart device.

[0046] At step 204, the MCU chip controls the Wi-Fi chip to switch to the normal operating mode from the low power mode.

[0047] At step 205, the MCU chip controls the Wi-Fi chip to broadcast the notification message.

[0048] At step 206, the Wi-Fi chip receives data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0049] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, and then can communicate with another smart device, thereby improving data transfer efficiency between smart devices with food.

[0050] In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the method is applied to a smart device. As shown in FIG. 3, the method includes the following steps.

[0051] In step 301, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device has been triggered, the second smart device generates an activation message to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, the activation message being for the Wi-Fi chip in Wi-Fi module of the first low-power smart device.

[0052] In step 302, the second smart device transmits an activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0053] In this embodiment, each of the first smart device and the second smart device can be a terminal device, such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc., and can also be an intelligent wearable device, smart home electronic equipment, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0054] In an embodiment, after triggering a data transfer event to the first smart device, the second smart device can send an activation message to the first smart device to inform the first smart device to prepare for data transfer, regardless of whether the first smart device is in a standby state with the maximum reduction in energy consumption.

[0055] In another case, the first smart device will periodically transmit its own state to a third-party server, for example, to inform the third-party server that the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is operational by sending messages confirming operability. If the third-party server does not receive a confirmation message sent by the first smart device in time, it can determine that the Wi-Fi module in the first smart device is in a standby state, i.e. The Wi-Fi chip is in low power mode, and the MCU chip is in standby mode with the maximum reduction in power consumption. Therefore, if the second smart device triggers a data transfer event to the first smart device, the second smart device can receive the state of the first smart device from the third party server and send an activation message to the first smart device if it is determined that the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is in waiting state.

[0056] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, thus improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices.

[0057] In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for activating an MCU chip is provided, and the method is applied to a smart device, as shown in FIG. four.

[0058] The method includes the following steps.

[0059] In step 401, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device has been triggered, an activation message is generated to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, the activation message being for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi- Fi's first smart device in low power mode.

[0060] In step 402, an activation message is transmitted to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0061] Step 401 ~ step 402 is performed to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, if there is a need for communication with the first smart device and, starting from step 403, the communication procedure is performed after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module -Fi first smart device activated.

[0062] At step 403, a notification message is received in which the notification message is transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated.

[0063] At step 404, data is transmitted to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0064] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, and then establish communication with another smart device, thereby improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices .

[0065] In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a method is provided for activating an MCU, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0066] In this embodiment, the activation procedure of the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, as well as the communication procedure after activation, are described with reference to the operation procedures of both the first smart device and the second smart device.

[0067] In particular, the method includes the following steps.

[0068] In step 501, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device has been triggered, the second smart device generates an activation message to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, the activation message being for the Wi-Fi chip in the module Wi-Fi is the first low-power smart device.

[0069] In particular, the predetermined message protocol for the low power consumption Wi-Fi chip is previously stored in the first smart device, and the activation message is generated in accordance with the predetermined message protocol and the rule for generating the activation message.

[0070] In step 502, an activation message is transmitted to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[0071] Alternatively, the second smart device may transmit an activation message several times, since the Wi-Fi chip of the first smart device is in low power mode, and the interface for receiving a given message with low power may be unreliable.

[0072] Thus, the first smart device may not respond to the first activation message.

[0073] In step 503, the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device receives a wireless message transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi chip is in low power mode in which the wireless device is designed for low power mode.

[0074] At 504, it is detected whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message.

[0075] In particular, the activation message generation rule is pre-set in the first smart device, and it can be determined whether the received wireless message is an activation message in accordance with the generation rule, for example, by matching each field in the wireless message with the generation rule.

[0076] In step 505, if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, an interrupt activation signal is sent to the local MCU via the activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU in order to activate the MCU.

[0077] In an embodiment, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0078] The activation pin is connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module, so that the Wi-Fi chip can be triggered to send a pulse signal (ie, interrupt the activation signal) to the MCU via the activation pin when the Wi-Fi chip receives an activation message.

[0079] In the present disclosure, the MCU is activated by initiating an external interrupt activation signal using an activation message from a remote smart device, thereby realizing activation of the MCU chip remotely.

[0080] In step 506, the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device controls the Wi-Fi chip to switch to the normal operating mode from the low power mode.

[0081] In step 507, the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device controls the Wi-Fi chip to broadcast the notification message.

[0082] In particular, the notification message can be broadcasted, so that the second smart device and other smart devices within the broadcast can be informed that the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is already operational, and, in this way, data reception and transmission can be performed.

[0083] In step 508, the second smart device receives a notification message sent by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module is activated.

[0084] At this time, the second smart device determines that the Wi-Fi module in the first smart device is already operational, i.e. the MCU has been activated, and the Wi-Fi chip has already entered its normal operating state, and thus determines that the first smart device can receive and transmit data.

[0085] In step 509, the second smart device transmits data to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0086] In step 510, the first smart device receives data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0087] This completes the process of activating the MCU chip in the first smart device remotely through the second smart device and transmitting data after activating the MCU chip.

[0088] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, and then establish communication with another smart device, thereby improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices you.

[0089] Similar to the above methods for activating an MCU, an apparatus for activating an MCU is provided in another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, and the device is used in a smart device. As shown in FIG. 6, the device includes a first receiving module 601, a detection module 602, and an activation module 603.

[0090] The first receiving module 601 is configured to receive a wireless message transmitted from a second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless authenticity chip is in low power mode, the wireless message being in low power mode.

[0091] The detection module 602 is configured to detect whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message.

[0092] The activation module 603 is configured to send an interrupt activation signal to the MCU via an activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message in order to activate the MCU.

[0093] In this embodiment, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[0094] The device may further include a control module 604.

[0095] The control module 604 is configured to control a Wi-Fi chip to switch to a normal operating mode from a low power mode.

[0096] The device may further include a broadcast module 605 and a second receive module 606.

[0097] The broadcast module 604 is configured to control a Wi-Fi chip to broadcast a notification message.

[0098] The second receiving module 606 is configured to receive data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[0099] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, and then establish communication with another smart device, thereby improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices s.

[00100] Similar to the above methods for activating an MCU chip in an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided in another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, and the device is used in a smart device, and as shown in FIG. 7, the device includes a generation module 701 and a first transmission module 702.

[00101] The generating module 701 is configured to generate an activation message to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is triggered, and the activation message is for the Wi-Fi chip in the module Wi-Fi is the first low-power smart device.

[00102] The first transmission module 702 is configured to transmit an activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[00103] The device may further include a third reception module 703 and a second transmission module 704.

[00104] The third receiving module 703 is configured to receive a notification message transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated.

[00105] The second transmission module 704 is configured to transmit data to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message.

[00106] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, thus improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices.

[00107] Similar to the method for activating an MCU chip in the above illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided in another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, and the device includes:

processor and

a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor,

moreover, the processor is configured to:

receiving a wireless message transmitted from a second smart device when the Wi-Fi wireless reliability standard microcircuit is in low power mode, the wireless message being for low power mode,

detecting whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, and

if the wireless message is detected to be a predetermined activation message, sending an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip through the activation pin connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip in order to activate the MCU chip,

moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module.

[00108] Similar to the method for activating an MCU chip in the above illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for activating an MCU chip is provided in another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, and the device includes:

processor and

a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor,

moreover, the processor is configured to:

generating an activation message for activating the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, wherein the activation message is for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in low power mode, and

transmitting the activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

[00109] Similar to the MCU chip activation device provided in the above illustrative embodiments, the smart device 800 is provided in another illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 8. For example, the smart device 800 may be a mobile phone, computer, digital broadcast terminal, messaging device, game console, tablet device, medical device, training equipment, personal digital assistant, PDA, and terminal, and the like. Alternatively, the smart device 800 may also be a smart router, smart air purifier, smart water purifier and smart camera.

[00110] Referring to FIG. 8, smart device 800 may include the following one or more components: processing component 802, memory 804, power component 806, multimedia component 808, audio component 810, input / output (I / O) interface 812, sensor component 814, and component 816 communications.

[00111] The processing component 802 typically controls the general operations of the smart device 500, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data transfers, camera operations, and recording operations. Processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps in the methods described above. In addition, the processing component 802 may include one or more modules that facilitate the interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[00112] The memory 504 is configured to store various types of data to support the operation of the smart device 800. Examples of such data include instructions for any applications or methods operated on the smart device 800, contact data, phone book data, messages, images, video etc. Memory 804 may be implemented using any type of volatile or non-volatile memory device, or a combination thereof, such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM ), read-only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic or optical disk.

[00113] The power component 806 supplies power to various components of the smart device 800. The power component 806 may include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and any other components associated with generating, controlling, and distributing power in the smart device 800.

[00114] The media component 808 includes a screen providing an output interface between the smart device 800 and a user. In some embodiments, the screen may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen may be implemented as a touch screen to receive input from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to read touches, slides and other gestures on the touch panel. Touch sensors can not only read the boundary of a touch or slip action, but also read the duration time and pressure associated with a touch or slip action. In some embodiments, the media component 808 includes a front camera and / or a rear camera. The front camera and rear camera can receive external multimedia data when the smart device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a photographing mode or a video mode. Each of the front camera and the rear camera may be a fixed optical lens system or may have focusing and optical zoom functionality.

[00115] The audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input an audio signal. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive an external audio signal when the smart device 800 is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a speech recognition mode. The received audio signal may be further stored in memory 804 or transmitted using communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 further includes a speaker to output audio signals.

[00116] The I / O interface 812 provides an interface for the processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules such as a keyboard, click mouse wheel, buttons, and the like. The buttons may include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[00117] The sensor component 814 includes one or more sensors to provide status estimates of various aspects of the device 800. For example, the sensor component 814 can detect the open / closed state of the smart device 800, the relative position of components (for example, the display and keyboard of the smart device 800 ) The sensor component 814 may also detect a change in the position of the smart device 800 or component in the smart device 800, the presence or absence of user contact with the smart device 800, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the smart device 800, and a change in temperature of the smart device 800. The sensor component 814 may include proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor component 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in image forming applications. In some embodiments, the sensor component 814 may also include an accelerometer sensor, gyro sensor, magnetic sensor, pressure sensor, or temperature sensor.

[00118] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the smart device 800 and other devices. The smart device 800 may access a wireless network based on a communication standard such as Wi-Fi, 2G, or 3G, or a combination thereof. In one illustrative embodiment, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or information related to broadcasting from external broadcast control systems via a broadcast channel. In one illustrative embodiment, the communication component 816 further includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communications. For example, an NFC module may be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association technology (IrDA), ultra-wide bandwidth (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[00119] In illustrative embodiments, the smart device 800 may be implemented using one or more application integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), gate arrays, field programmable (FPGA) controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the methods described above.

[00120] In exemplary embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including instructions, such as a memory 504 including instructions, is also provided. The above instructions are executable by the processor 820 in the smart device 800 for performing the above methods. For example, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like.

[00121] With embodiments of the present invention, when another smart device needs to receive or transmit data, it notifies the local Wi-Fi chip by transmitting the activation message remotely so that the Wi-Fi chip can activate the MCU via the activation pin, connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, thus improving the efficiency of data transfer between smart devices.

[00122] Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed in this application. This application is intended to cover any changes, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow its general principles and include such deviations from the present disclosure as occurs in known or ordinary practice in the art. It is understood that the specification and examples are considered only as illustrative, and the actual scope and essence of the invention are indicated by the following claims.

[00123] It will be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise construction that has been described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. It is understood that the scope of the invention is limited only by the attached claims.

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A method for activating an MCU microcontroller chip used in a first smart device having a Wi-Fi “wireless authenticity” standard wireless data transmission module and comprising the steps of: receive a wireless message sent from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi module in the first smart device is in the standby state, while the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module is in low power mode, and the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module is in a standby state, and the wireless message is designed for low power consumption and has a low speed and small data size compared to wireless messages transmitted in non-low power mode, detecting whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, wherein the predetermined activation message is different in bandwidth and format from wireless messages transmitted in a low-power mode, and if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, an interrupt activation signal is sent to the MCU via the activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU, in order to activate the MCU, moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module. 2. The method according to claim 1, in which after sending the interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip in order to activate the MCU chip, the method further comprises the step of: control the Wi-Fi chip with the MCU to switch to normal operation mode from low power mode. 3. The method according to claim 2, in which after controlling the Wi-Fi chip using the MCU chip to switch to the normal operating mode from the low power mode, the method further comprises the steps of: control the Wi-Fi chip with the MCU to broadcast the notification message, and receive via the Wi-Fi chip the data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message. 4. A method for activating an MCU microcontroller chip used in a second smart device, comprising the steps of: if it is found that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is triggered, an activation message is generated to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, the activation message is for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in low mode power consumption and has a low speed and small data size compared to wireless messages designed for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in a mode of non-low power consumption, the activation message being different in bandwidth and format from wireless messages intended for a Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in a low-power mode, and transmit the activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device. 5. The method according to claim 4, in which, after transmitting the activation message to the first intelligent device, the method further comprises the steps of: receiving a notification message transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated, and transmit data to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message. 6. A device for activating the microcircuit microcontroller MCU, and the said device is the first intelligent device and contains: a first receiving module configured to receive a wireless message transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi module in the first smart device is in a standby state, while the Wi-Fi wireless authenticity chip in the Wi-Fi module is in low power mode, and the MCU in the Wi-Fi module is in standby mode, and the wireless message is for low power mode and has a low speed growth and small size data as compared with wireless communications transmitted in a mode not low power, a detection module configured to detect whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, wherein the predetermined activation message is different in bandwidth and format from wireless messages transmitted in a low power consumption mode, and an activation module configured to send an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip via an activation terminal connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip if it is detected that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message in order to activate the MCU chip, moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module. 7. The device according to claim 6, further comprising: a control module configured to control a Wi-Fi chip to switch to a normal operating mode from a low power mode. 8. The device according to claim 7, further comprising: a broadcast module configured to control the Wi-Fi chip to broadcast the notification message, and a second receiving module, configured to receive data transmitted by the second smart device in accordance with the notification message. 9. A device for activating a microcontroller chip MCU, said device being a second intelligent device and comprises: a generation module configured to generate an activation message to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is triggered, and the activation message is intended for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module the first smart device in low power mode and has low speed and small data size compared to wireless messaging designed for the Wi-Fi chip the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in the low-power mode, wherein the activation message differs in bandwidth and format from the wireless messages intended for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in the low-power mode, and a first transmission module configured to transmit an activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device. 10. The device according to claim 9, further comprising: a third receiving unit, configured to receive a notification message transmitted by the first smart device after the MCU in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device is activated, and a second transmission module, configured to transmit data to the first smart device in accordance with the notification message. 11. A device for activating a microcircuit microcontroller MCU, and the said device is the first intelligent device and contains: processor and a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor, moreover, the processor is configured to: receiving a wireless message transmitted from the second smart device when the Wi-Fi module in the first smart device is in the standby state, while the Wi-Fi wireless authenticity chip in the Wi-Fi module is in low power mode, and the MCU in the Wi-Fi module is in a standby state, and the wireless message is designed for low power mode and has a low speed and small data size compared to wireless Messages sent in non-low power mode detecting whether the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, wherein the predetermined activation message is different in bandwidth and format from wireless messages transmitted in a low-power mode, and if it is found that the wireless message is a predetermined activation message, sending an interrupt activation signal to the MCU chip through the activation pin connected between the Wi-Fi chip and the MCU chip, in order to activate the MCU chip, moreover, the MCU chip and the Wi-Fi chip are integrated in the same Wi-Fi module. 12. A device for activating a microcircuit microcontroller MCU, and the said device is a second intelligent device and contains: processor and a memory configured to store instructions executed by the processor, moreover, the processor is configured to: generating an activation message for activating the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device, if it is detected that an event for transmitting data to the first smart device is triggered, and the activation message is intended for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in low mode power consumption and has a low speed and small data size compared to wireless messages designed for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in the low-power press, the activation message being different in bandwidth and format from the wireless messages intended for the Wi-Fi chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device in the low-power mode, and transmitting the activation message to the first smart device in order to activate the MCU chip in the Wi-Fi module of the first smart device.

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